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ELECTRICIAN - CITS

Advantages of Electric Vehicles
1 ECO friendly - Because electric vehicles do not utilise fuel for combustion, there are no emissions or gas
exhaust.

2 Renewable Energy Source - Electric vehicles run on renewable power, where as conventional auto- mobiles
function on the combustion of fossil fuels which reduces the world’s fuel stocks.
3 Less Noise and Smoother motion - Electricity is far less expensive than fuel such as gasoline and diesel
which are subject to regular price increases.
4 Low maintenance - Because electric cars have fewer moving components, wear and tear is reduced when
compared to traditional auto parts.

5 Government Support - Governments thought the world have granted tax breaks to encourage people to drive
electric vehicles as part of green program.
Disadvantages of Electric Vehicles
1 High Initial Cost - Electric Vehicles continue to be quite expensive and many buyers believe they are not as
in expensive as traditional automobiles.
2 Charging Station Limitations- People who need to travel long distances are concerned about finding
adequate charging stations in the middle as their journey which are not always accessible.
3 Recharging Takes Time - Unlike conventional automobiles which require only a few minutes to replenish their
gas tanks, charging an electric vehicles takes many hours.
4 Limited Options - Currently there are not many electric car models to pick from in terms of appearances style
or customized variations.
5 Less Driving Range - When compared to conventional automobiles electric vehicles have a shorter driving
range.

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CITS : Power - Electrician & Wireman - Lesson 25